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Why a Taiwan policy can extend beyond military intervention

Taiwan's economic connections give states a reason to plan for a crisis even when they lack a large expeditionary force.

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Question

Why formulate a Taiwan policy without the military strength to contest the Chinese navy in the Pacific?

Short answer

A policy can prepare economic responses and cooperation with partners as well as military action.

Notes

The initial answer links contingency planning to Taiwan's place in the global economy. A crisis could affect countries with little ability to deploy a fleet in the Pacific. Advance planning gives those governments a response to consider before an emergency. The European Union's economic options and possible cooperation with local partners then broaden the range of measures under discussion.